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Nova Scotia is among the most expensive provinces to smoke in. A pack of 20 runs about $17 to $19, a carton $150 to $175.
Two things drive that: a high tobacco tax, and the highest sales tax rate in the country.
How much is a pack of cigarettes in Nova Scotia?
| Format | Typical Nova Scotia price |
|---|---|
| Pack of 20 | $17 – $19 |
| Pack of 25 | $21 – $24 |
| Carton of 200 | $150 – $175 |
Where the money goes
Federal excise duty
$38.92 per carton of 200, the same in every province.
Nova Scotia tobacco tax
Nova Scotia charges 29.52 cents per cigarette.
| Format | NS tobacco tax |
|---|---|
| Pack of 20 | $5.90 |
| Carton of 200 | $59.04 |
And then 15% HST
The Atlantic HST rate is the highest in Canada, and it applies to the price after both tobacco taxes are included. You pay sales tax on the tax.
What it adds up to
| Component | Per carton of 200 |
|---|---|
| Federal excise duty | $38.92 |
| Nova Scotia tobacco tax | $59.04 |
| Tobacco tax subtotal | $97.96 |
| HST (15%) | Applied on top |
How Nova Scotia compares
| Jurisdiction | Tobacco tax per carton |
|---|---|
| Ontario | $36.95 |
| New Brunswick | $51.04 |
| Nova Scotia | $59.04 |
| Prince Edward Island | $60.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $65.00 |
| Nunavut | $80.00 |
Nova Scotia’s tobacco tax is mid-range. Its retail prices are high because of the 15% HST layered on top.
Full breakdown in our guide to cigarette prices in Canada.
Native cigarettes: why they cost less
| Carton of 200 | |
|---|---|
| Retail in Nova Scotia | $150 – $175 |
| Native carton from MohawkSmoke | $42.00 |
| Native rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| At 40+ carton volume pricing | $31.50 |
A $42 carton costs less than half the $97.96 of tobacco tax on a retail one.
What we ship to Nova Scotia
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Native carton, 200 king size | $42.00 |
| Rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| Premium — Elite, Canadian Goose | $47.50 |
| At 40+ cartons | $31.50 |
Fifteen brands. Our brands guide ranks them by strength.
Where we deliver in Nova Scotia
One to three days to most Nova Scotia addresses, tracked and discreetly packaged.
Halifax region — Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Timberlea, Hammonds Plains, Fall River and Porters Lake.
Cape Breton — Sydney, Glace Bay, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, New Waterford, Port Hawkesbury and Baddeck.
Northern and central — Truro, New Glasgow, Stellarton, Pictou, Amherst, Antigonish, Springhill and Westville.
Annapolis Valley and South Shore — Kentville, Wolfville, Windsor, Berwick, Middleton, Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Liverpool, Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne.
Free shipping over $300, otherwise $25 flat. Crypto orders save 10%.
19+ in Nova Scotia.
Compare other provinces: New Brunswick · Prince Edward Island · Newfoundland and Labrador · all thirteen jurisdictions
Frequently asked questions
How much is a pack of cigarettes in Nova Scotia?
Between roughly $17 and $19 for a pack of 20 — among the highest in Canada.
How much tax is on a carton in Nova Scotia?
$59.04 in provincial tobacco tax plus $38.92 in federal excise duty — $97.96 per carton before 15% HST.
Why are cigarettes so expensive in Nova Scotia?
A mid-range tobacco tax combined with the 15% HST, which is the highest sales tax rate in Canada and applies on top of the already-taxed price.
Is New Brunswick cheaper than Nova Scotia?
Slightly. New Brunswick’s tobacco tax is $51.04 a carton against Nova Scotia’s $59.04, though both apply 15% HST. See cigarette prices in New Brunswick.
Do you deliver to Cape Breton?
Yes — Sydney, Glace Bay, North Sydney and across the island.
Sources: Federal excise duty from CRA notice EDN105. Nova Scotia tobacco tax from the Nova Scotia Provincial Tax Commission. Retail price ranges are market estimates.
Health warning: Smoking is addictive and harmful to health. For adult smokers of legal smoking age only.